Cellist Helen McVey has a BA (Musical Studies) and Postgraduate Diploma in Performance. A successful freelance career has seen her play with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Scottish Opera amongst others.

Combining regular performing with developmental work in the field of education, Helen was appointed Education Manager for Children’s Classic Concerts where her workshop programme for nursery,primary and secondary schools helped Children’s Classic Concerts win a coveted 2007 award at Arts And Business.

Following the success of her post and further freelance education project work Helen was then appointed Development Officer (Part-time ) for Enterprise Music Scotland, a post she still holds.